"A new change": Motsepe sets off a surprise over the Africa Cup of Nations format
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has indicated that the organization is considering reverting the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, reversing a previous decision to move to a four-year format. The potential change follows widespread criticism regarding the impact of a longer gap on the tournament's prestige and revenue.
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The frequency of the Africa Cup of Nations significantly impacts the global football calendar, player availability for clubs, and the economic health of African football.
"A new change": Motsepe sets off a surprise about the Africa Cup of Nations format Africa Cup of Nations The CAF president backtracks on the four-year decision 10 months after announcing it
CAF are poised to scrap their plan to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years rather than every two, a move that could reshape the future of the continental tournament.
According to British newspaper The Guardian, CAF are weighing a return to the old system of a tournament every two years. A vote on the proposal is expected during a meeting of CAF's executive committee in Cape Verde.
Switching to a four-yearly cycle had drawn widespread criticism, given the place the Africa Cup of Nations holds in the continent's football calendar and its importance to fans and national teams alike.
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